Arizona's 24th legislative district
Arizona's 24th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of a section of Maricopa County. As of 2023, there are 38 precincts in the district, all in Maricopa, with a total registered voter population of 87,214.[1] The district has an overall population of 234,992.[2]
| Arizona's 24th legislative district | |
|---|---|
 Map of District 24: Approved January 21, 2022 | |
| Senator | Anna Hernandez (D) |
| House members | Analise Ortiz (D) Lydia Hernandez (D) |
| Registration |
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| Demographics |
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| Population | 234,992 |
| Voting-age population | 163,820 |
| Registered voters | 87,214 |
Following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) redrew legislative district boundaries in Arizona. The 24th district was drawn as a majority Latino constituency, with 65% of residents being Hispanic or Latino. According to the AIRC, the district is outside of competitive range and considered leaning Democratic.[3]
Political representation
editThe district is represented in the 56th Arizona State Legislature, which convenes from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, by Anna Hernandez (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona Senate and by Analise Ortiz (D-Phoenix) and Lydia Hernandez (D-Phoenix) in the Arizona House of Representatives.[4][5]
| Name | Image | Residence | Office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Hernandez | 
|
Phoenix | State senator | Democrat | |
| Analise Ortiz | 
|
Phoenix | State representative | Democrat | |
| Lydia Hernandez | 
|
Phoenix | State representative | Democrat | |
Election results
editThe 2022 elections were the first in the newly drawn district.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anna Hernandez | 25,984 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 25,984 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Analise Ortiz | 20,403 | 50.50 | |
| Democratic | Lydia Hernandez | 19,999 | 49.50 | |
| Total votes | 40,402 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRATION REPORT: 2023 January Voter Registration - January 02, 2023" (PDF). Arizona Secretary of State. p. 5. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Approved Official Legislative Map: D24". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "AZ IRC Official Legislative Map". Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – House of Representatives Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona State Legislature – Senate Members". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved July 19, 2023.